Trip from Baltimore, MD to Marlboro Village, MD

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

58m

Distance

39.3 mi

63 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 54m ★

6 AM

0h 59m

8 AM

1h 8m

10 AM

1h 2m

12 PM

1h 1m

3 PM

1h 2m

5 PM

1h 8m

8 PM

0h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Marlboro Village, MD

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Trip Overview

The drive from Baltimore, MD to Marlboro Village, MD covers 39.3 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MD 3, I 97, Baltimore-Washington Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.2 miles on MD 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.52 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 58m highway drive covering 39.3 miles, with most of the trip on MD 3 and I 97. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.2 miles on MD 3.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

MD 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MD 3 and I 97. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near MD 295 / North Greene Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 39.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (MD 295 / North Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | MD 295 / North Greene Street

Turn left onto MD 295 / North Greene Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

6.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie

7.7 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 4 Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge

17.4 mi into trip | ~24m in | MD 3

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 3 toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton

36.5 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward MD 725 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward MD 725 West

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Baltimore, MD to Marlboro Village, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Crofton along the way.

Crofton

17.4 mi in | ~24m | via MD 3

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
MD 3	18.2 mi	26m
I 97	8.9 mi	10m
Baltimore-Washington Parkway	4.1 mi	5m
Baltimore Beltway	1.3 mi	1m
Russell Street	1 mi	2m
Crain Highway	0.9 mi	1m
Marlboro Pike	0.6 mi	1m
Main Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: MD 3 — 18.2 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, MD and Marlboro Village, MD.

Start on East Fayette Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · East Fayette Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on West Fayette Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Fayette Street

Turn left onto MD 295

0.4 mi · 47 sec · North Greene Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on MD 295

1.0 mi · 2 min · Russell Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn straight onto MD 295

4.1 mi · 5 min · Baltimore-Washington Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 695 East: Glen Burnie Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 695

1.3 mi · 1 min · Baltimore Beltway

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 4 Toward I 97 South: Annapolis, Bay Bridge Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 97

8.9 mi · 10 min · I 97

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto MD 3

18 mi · 26 min · MD 3

Toward MD 32 West, MD 3 South: Bowie, Crofton Use the left lane.

Continue on US 301

0.9 mi · 1 min · Crain Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

340 ft · 9 sec

Toward MD 725 West

Turn slight right onto MD 725

0.6 mi · 1 min · Marlboro Pike

Continue on MD 725

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on MD 725

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Old Marlboro Pike

Turn right onto John Rogers Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · John Rogers Boulevard

Turn right onto Lords Landing Road

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Lords Landing Road

Turn right onto Lord Sterling Place

50 ft · 2 sec · Lord Sterling Place

Continue on Lord Sterling Place

302 ft · 13 sec · Lord Sterling Place

Turn right

203 ft · 8 sec

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.7 mi from Baltimore, MD · 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Crofton, MD

20 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Forestville, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Crofton, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Baltimore, MD, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Marlboro Village, MD

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Marlboro Village, MD if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.52 one way

$13.03 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$7.14	$14.27
premium	$4.93	$7.62	$15.24
diesel	$5.61	$8.68	$17.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.8	$4.13	$1.89
Efficient EV	9.8	$3.44	$1.57
EV Truck/SUV	15.7	$5.50	$2.52

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Baltimore, MD

Night in Baltimore on Thursday

Local time

9:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 8 to 12 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Destination

Marlboro Village, MD

Night in Marlboro Village on Thursday

Local time

9:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

84°F

Crofton, MD

20 mi in

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

23 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

58m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Baltimore, MD to Marlboro Village, MD covers 39.3 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are MD 3, I 97, Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.7 miles from Baltimore, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 39.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.

On the drive from Baltimore, MD to Marlboro Village, MD, road signs begin pointing toward Crofton along the way.

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